Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Lead

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziegenfelder Corporation, a multi-plant frozen treats producer based in Wheeling, WV with facilities in Denver, CO, seeks a QA/SQF Specialist to uphold HACCP/PCQI compliance and drive food safety programs. The role covers internal audits, supplier and product testing, and training staff across facilities.

You will coordinate SQF, GMP, SSOP and related documentation, support third-party audits, and lead continuous improvements in quality systems to ensure safety and quality of finished products.

Qualifications

• HACCP and PCQI certifications are required.
• SQF practitioner certification is a plus.
• Experience with Food Safety, SQF, SSOP & GMP and quality-system improvements is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain SQF, HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP documentation to ensure compliance.
• Lead audits, inspections, mock recalls, traceability exercises, and verification activities.
• Coordinate internal audits and continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems.
• Train and qualify new employees in QA-related tasks including sampling and sanitation scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Food Science degree

Food Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ziegenfelder Corporation, a multi-plant frozen treats producer based in Wheeling, WV with facilities in Denver, CO, seeks a QA/SQF Specialist to uphold HACCP/PCQI compliance and drive food safety programs. The role covers internal audits, supplier and product testing, and training staff across facilities.

You will coordinate SQF, GMP, SSOP and related documentation, support third-party audits, and lead continuous improvements in quality systems to ensure safety and quality of finished products.